Background
The purpose of the assignment is to assist in coordination, monitoring and revision of different wood biomass energy thematic outputs and coordinate joint bioenergy activities of the three projects implemented by UNDP, GIZ and USAID EIA project; under the aegis of the joint initiative and in parallel to provide UNDP project support services ensuring high quality, reliability, accuracy and consistency of work.
Responsibilities
- Consultant will draft the ToR, monitor, review and coordinate development of guidelines on best practices and recommendations to increase
utilization of wood biomass - forestry practices-BAT, operational methods and practices;
- Consultant will follow-up on activities related to public campaign on wood biomass utilization and potential in BiH. He/she will monitor the
work of selected Company and report on those activities;
- The consultant will draft the ToR and ensure coordination of development and delivery of training modules on wood biomass business models
and management for the private sector and local communities;
- Coordination and monitoring of establishment of Biomass Innovation Centre for private sector representation through existing Biomass
Association in BiH
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of a Masters’ degree in forestry, mechanical engineering, economics, policy, environmental sciences or a relevant field;
- Minimum five years of relevant experience related to wood biomass or renewable energy issues and cooperation with a multi-sector national
stakeholders;
- Good knowledge of the project area and actual problems and experience related to biomass use, renewable energy or similar international
projects;
- Good knowledge and understanding of the governance structure of BiH and biomass market trends in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Experience in working with environmental international projects;
- Proficiency in English and local language, excellent analytical and drafting skills.
Deadline: 31 October 2016